How to Use Japanese Whetstone

The only way to sharpen your Japanese Knife.
 Experience the satisfaction and joy in the personal maintenance and care of your Japanese Knives. The word ‘whet’ translates ‘to sharpen’ and the stone constitutes a compressed ceramic block.

The stones are divided across three categories: rough 100-250 grit, medium 800-1000 grit and fine 5000-6000 grit finishing stone.
The concept of different grades or levels of coarseness is analogous to a carpenter having different grades of sandpaper at their disposal.
The medium stone, 800-1000 is the most commonly used stone to maintain a consistent and beautiful sharp edge.

Sharpening instructions

1） The stone should be soaked in water for 3-5 mins before use and should be kept wet throughout the sharpening process by sprinkling with water, which acts as a lubricant on the stone. Dry with paper towels or newspapers.

2） The knife blade should be kept at an angle of 15-20 degrees on the stone.

3） During sharpening, whetstone powder will appear, but do not wash or wipe off this
residue and continue sharpening.

4） Knife blades with a double edge should be sharpened 50% on the front and 50% on the back. Knife blades with a single ground edge should be sharpened 90% on the front and 10% on the back.

5） When sharpening is complete, wash the knife in hot water and dry it thoroughly.